Full Time Medical Receptionist
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Job Summary To accurately check patients in and out by verifying insurance, collecting payments, and maintaining patient records and accounts. Maintain patient flow. Provide positive a positive experience for patients.
Responsibilities
Prepare the clinic for opening each day by reviewing the facility, opening all systems applications, and preparing new patient registration packets and required documents
Greet patients, provide patients with initial paperwork and obtain copies of insurance and identification cards
Register patients, update patient records, verify insurance accurately and timely, and check patients out
Determine, collect, and process patient payments and address collection and billing issues
Respond promptly to customer needs, provide excellent customer service, assist patients with follow-up appointments, and fulfill medical documentation requests
Balance daily patient charges (cash, check, credit cards) against system reports
Complete closing procedures by preparing closing documentation and submitting required reports
Complete cash control procedures and secure financial assets
Maintain complete and accurate documentation
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Maintains business office inventory and equipment by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, partners with Practice Manager to order office supplies, and verifies receipt of supplies.
Keep working area clean and sterilized
Answers phone calls professionally
Protects patients’ rights by maintaining confidentiality of medical, personal, and financial information in accordance with HIPAA.
Qualifications High School graduate or equivalent. Previous medical clerical experience preferred. Basic computer knowledge, e.g., Microsoft Office. Accuracy and detail orientation. Positive customer service skills. Well-groomed appearance. Clear and articulate phone mannerisms.